The Best Tequila at Any Price

“This awesome tequila made by Sophie Decobecq is one that focuses on fermentation and yeast, and the result is spectacular. Easy-drinking solo or in Margaritas, it’s a favorite. Buyers, beware that tequila is inherently a pricey thing to make and drink; your tequila should never be dirt cheap, or something is wrong.”—Ivy Mix, owner of Leyenda in New York City

“This tequila is great for making Palomas and Margaritas. The flavor introduced at Casa Herradura during fermentation pairs wonderfully with citrus.”—Trevor Wheeler, bartender at The Meeting House in Rochester, Mich.

“It’s great as both a cocktail and sipping tequila rested just long enough to add an oaky finish to sweet agave.”—Travis Sanders, bartender at Pennyroyal in Seattle

“Herradura has a woody vanilla finish that adds an interesting twist to a Margarita. This is a great bottle to help build a home bar.”—Sanders

“It’s my absolute favorite sipping or mixing tequila, unadulterated by wood, oak, and vanilla. All you’re tasting is high-elevation agave, terroir, and the tahona process.”—Nathaniel Smith, creative director of bar and drinks at Travail Kitchen and Amusements in Minneapolis

“To me, tequila has texture and depth. This tequila has some vegetal notes but not offensive, with some minerals present.”—Jose Medina Camacho, bar manager at Automatic Seafood and Oysters in Birmingham, Ala.

“This is the benchmark for reposados everywhere, characteristic of the Highlands, being floral and a little peppery.”—Mix

“It’s tequila like it should be.”—Medina Camacho